US Bridges

SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Flemington Boro · Structure no. 000000000012168

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,443 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,671 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 150-PA 150
CrossesPenna Canal
LocationFlemington Boro
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates41.12173, -77.47291
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,443 (2024)
Projected traffic20,671 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal carry?

About 14,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 150-PA 150 over Penna Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.